Automatic bag inserter for boxes and crates

Optimize your packaging line with a compact solution that seamlessly inserts polyethylene bags into various container types, ensuring continuous operation with minimized material waste and enhanced hygiene.

Inserts and Opens Bags Automatically

The ZIM-31 Poly Bag Inserter from Pattyn Packaging Lines is an automatic bagging machine designed to enhance efficiency and hygiene for industrial packaging applications. Its unique feature is a patented smart film opening technology combined with a vacuum and air insertion system, ensuring reliable bag opening. The ZIM-31 handles various container types, including cardboard boxes, plastic crates, and trays, making it highly versatile for industries such as food, logistics, and manufacturing. It supports a throughput of up to 14 cases per minute and features a continuous operation capability thanks to an automatic film roll exchange. Equipped with a user-friendly 15” HMI and ergonomic design, this machine guarantees minimal downtime with its quick-loading film system and compact footprint. Additionally, it integrates seamlessly into automated production lines when combined with Pattyn’s case erector, weigh filler, and palletizer, delivering a cohesive packaging solution.

Benefits

  • Ensures operational efficiency with automatic film roll exchange, minimizing interruptions.
  • Saves packaging costs by using polyethylene bags from a reel.
  • Facilitates user operation with an intuitive 15” HMI interface.
  • Adapts to varying container sizes and types, accommodating diverse packaging needs.
  • Protects product integrity with failsafe bag opening and hygienic insertion methods.

General


Applications
Trays,Cardboard boxes,Plastic crates
End products
Pharmaceutical supplies,Detergents,Bulk nuts,Fresh produce,Industrial components,Confectionery items,Dry goods,Frozen poultry,Bakery products,Electronics,Dairy products
Steps before
Case Erecting,Weighing and Filling
Steps after
Bag Closing,Case Closing,Palletizing
Input ingredients
polyethylene film,boxes,crates,trays
Output ingredients
PE bags,bagged boxes,bagged crates,bagged trays
Market info
Pattyn is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing industrial packaging solutions, specializing in ETO equipment for bulk packaging automation, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer-focused service in the industry.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully automated
Speed
Up to 14 cases/min
Footprint
1.7 x 1.3 m
Film type
Polyethylene film
Bag type
Made-to-measure / Pre-made bags
Control interface
15” HMI
Box size range
Min. L.300 x W.200 // D.250,Max. L.610 x W.410 // D.650
HMI size
15 inches
Output
8 c/min standard,14 c/min with fast machine option
Film roll weight
12 kg
Technology
Patented smart film opening technology
Gripper module
Strong gripper,spoon module
Warning indicator
Multicolour warning light

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Automatic
Bag insertion speed
Up to 14 cases/minute
Film roll exchange
Automatic
HMI Control
15” HMI
Footprint
1.7 x 1.3 m
Failsafe bag opening
Yes,with strong gripper,spoon module
Smart film opening technology
Patented with vacuum,air insertion
Loading method
Quick and ergonomic film roll loading

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Cardboard box / Plastic crate / Tray

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
1.7 x 1.3 m
Control panel type
15” HMI
Compact footprint
Super compact
Container dimensions
Min L.300 x W.200 x D.250 mm
Max L.610 x W.410 x D.650 mm

Custom Options


Compact footprint
1.7 x 1.3m
Control panel type
15” HMI
Integration possibilities
Infeed conveyor with separator
Automation level
Automatic film roll exchange